Senior Accountant

Tharros has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Accountant. This key role owns core accounting operations: the general ledger, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations. Additionally, the role supports indirect rate management, project accounting, and audit readiness across a portfolio of cost-type, T&M, and firm-fixed-price contracts. This is a hands-on position for an accountant who knows GovCon.

Responsibilities

Own assigned month-end close tasks on a defined calendar, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferrals, and fixed asset depreciation.; Maintain the GL and chart of accounts in alignment with the company's disclosed accounting practices and indirect cost pool structure.; Prepare and review journal entries with complete supporting documentation suitable for DCAA review.; Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.; Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for cash, AR, unbilled receivables, AP, accrued liabilities, payroll, and fixed assets.; Bank reconciliations and BBC preparation.; Reconcile subledgers to the GL, including labor distribution, project ledgers, and timekeeping.; Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly and escalate aged or unusual items.; Support DCAA audits, financial statement audits, and tax preparation by producing schedules and responding to requests.; Maintain internal controls over timekeeping, labor charging, and expense review consistent with DCAA expectations.; Document and improve accounting procedures and close checklists.; Build and maintain Excel models and reports for close, reconciliations, rate tracking, and management reporting.; Identify process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounting system and Excel workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. May substitute years for degree.; 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a government contractor.; Working knowledge of FAR Part 31 cost principles, CAS, and DCAA audit expectations, including allowable versus unallowable cost treatment.; Hands-on experience with GL maintenance, full-cycle month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations.; Experience with indirect cost pools (Fringe, Overhead, G&A) and accounting for cost-reimbursable, T&M, and FFP contracts.; Advanced Excel skills: XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, pivot tables, data validation, and building structured, auditable workbooks.; Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and the ability to meet firm close deadlines.; Ability to communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders.

Nice to have

Experience with Unanet (GovCon ERP), including project accounting, labor distribution, and close processes.; Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar GovCon systems.; Experience preparing or supporting the annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS).; Familiarity with ASC 606 revenue recognition on government contracts.; Power Query experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and disability coverage, savings & retirement and paid leave.; Tharros Leadership Development Program.; Team Member Referral Bonuses.; Training & Certification Reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.; Training opportunities, tools and resources.